What is the SEER2 rating of the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q?

The Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q is rated at up to 22.3 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 5 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.4-22.3.

Is the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 27,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $506-$1,369 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $626 in Phoenix and $1,146 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q the same as the DuraSTAR DRA1H24S1A?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.

Which indoor units work with the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q?

ENERGY STAR lists 5 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use HW-SZ24-AB-Q, HC-UZ24-AB-Q, HF-UZ24-AB-Q.

What refrigerant does the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q use?

It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · HO Series

Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q

Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #165 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $571 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 53%
HSPF2: 11.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 84%
EER2: 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 44%
Heat at 5°F: 27,000 BTU/h88% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 67%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 27,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 84% of mini-splits.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications24,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	Mitsutomo
Also sold as	DuraSTAR
Outdoor unit model	HO-SZ24-AB-Q
Series	HO Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	24,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	May 20, 2024
Last certified	June 13, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.3 (range 18.4-22.3)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.0-12.5
Cooling capacity	23,000-24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.3-11.5
Capacity at 47°F	25,000-26,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	16,900-21,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	21,200-27,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80-2.10
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder88% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with HW-SZ24-AB-Q at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups5 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
HW-SZ24-AB-Q · cold climate	22.3	12.5	10.3	23,000	211306396
HC-UZ24-AB-Q · cold climate	20.5	11.0	11.5	25,800	214056565
HF-UZ24-AB-Q · cold climate	20.5	11.7	11.0	25,000	214056573
HD-UZ24-AB-Q · cold climate	19.2	12.0	10.5	27,000	214056569
HV-UZ24-AB-Q · cold climate	18.4	11.7	9.3	21,200	214056583

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

DuraSTAR DRA1H24S1A

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$506-$1,369

Phoenix, AZ$626/yr
Miami, FL$506/yr
Houston, TX$561/yr
Atlanta, GA$571/yr
Los Angeles, CA$557/yr
New York, NY$1,369/yr
Chicago, IL$1,112/yr
Denver, CO$925/yr
Seattle, WA$569/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,146/yr

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q?: The Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q is rated at up to 22.3 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 5 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.4-22.3.
Is the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 27,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $506-$1,369 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $626 in Phoenix and $1,146 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q the same as the DuraSTAR DRA1H24S1A?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
Which indoor units work with the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q?: ENERGY STAR lists 5 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use HW-SZ24-AB-Q, HC-UZ24-AB-Q, HF-UZ24-AB-Q.
What refrigerant does the Mitsutomo HO-SZ24-AB-Q use?: It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $622/yrYou save $632/yrSee details ↓

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3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

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Heat pump, per year: $622
Current system, per year: $1,254
You save per year: $632
Payback: 14.3 years
Net after 10 years: -$2,684

Cooling $379Heating $243Electricity used: 3,889 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $342

Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 13, 2026. How we use the data.